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Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable energy resource?
Coal
What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable energy resources?
Renewable resources can be replaced while non-renewable resources cannot
Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy resource?
Natural gas
What is the definition of energy resources?
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Which type of energy resource takes millions of years to form again?
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What is the main characteristic of non-renewable resources?
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Which type of energy resource is obtained from naturally repetitive and persistent flows of energy occurring in the local environment?
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What are photovoltaic modules (PVs) made of?
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What is the main drawback of wind power?
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What type of energy resource uses turbines to convert rotational energy into electricity?
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What type of high head system involves a pipe containing water from a source high above, a stream, or lake?
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What is the power resulted from the conversion of sunlight to electrical energy using mirrors and boilers or photovoltaic cells?
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What is the most significant advantage of renewable energy?
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Which type of energy resource suffers from the same lack of energy density as direct solar radiation?
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What is the main disadvantage of hydroelectric energy?
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